Job summary Join our nursing team for our 17 bedded ward at Stratton Community Hospital. This role will require the post holder to be committed to the on-going development of the ward and multi disciplinary team working, aiming to deliver the highest standards of patient care to our predominantly elderly patients. Posts available undertaking a range of Long days and Night duties on a rotational basis in order to support 24 hour nursing care, 7 days per week. Although based at Stratton Community Hospital, a flexible working approach is required to support Launceston Community Hospital as service needs require. Main duties of the job The purpose of the post is: To assist in the delivery of clinical care, planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses. To carry out care / other duties under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Senior Health Care Assistant. Support care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area in a manner sensitive to the individual clients needs and wishes, acknowledging their rights and beliefs at all times Contribute to resource management within the clinical area Key Dimensions of the post are: 17 bedded Community Hospital Outpatients Department Minor Injuries Department X-ray Department Physiotherapy Department About us We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 to £25,674 a year Per annum / Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 201-24-286-C Job locations Stratton Community Hospital Hospital Road Stratton EX23 9BR Job description Job responsibilities To view the role profile and person specification for both our band 2 Care Support Assistant and Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, please see the supporting documents section. Job description Job responsibilities To view the role profile and person specification for both our band 2 Care Support Assistant and Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, please see the supporting documents section. Person Specification Education Qualification Essential Experienced in communicating with a range of people, in writing and verbally Willingness and competency to complete the Care Certificate within set timeframe Willingness and competency to complete further training for progression to Healthcare Assistant within agreed timeframe Desirable Level 2 qualification or experience in a care environment Skills, Apptitude, Knowledge and Abilities Essential Willing to assist and support patients, carers and staff as needed Ability to cope with a varied workload Ability to use a computer for work and training purposes Desirable Knowledge of working in a care setting Person Specification Education Qualification Essential Experienced in communicating with a range of people, in writing and verbally Willingness and competency to complete the Care Certificate within set timeframe Willingness and competency to complete further training for progression to Healthcare Assistant within agreed timeframe Desirable Level 2 qualification or experience in a care environment Skills, Apptitude, Knowledge and Abilities Essential Willing to assist and support patients, carers and staff as needed Ability to cope with a varied workload Ability to use a computer for work and training purposes Desirable Knowledge of working in a care setting Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Stratton Community Hospital Hospital Road Stratton EX23 9BR Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)